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particularity

/pərˌtɪkjəˈlærəti/
par · tic · u · lar · i · ty
Adverb:particularly
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Plural:particularities
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Adjective:particular
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particularity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality of being individual, specific, or distinct rather than general or universal.

Example

"The historian emphasized the cultural particularity of each Mediterranean island rather than treating the region as uniform."

2

A distinctive feature, characteristic, or specific detail belonging to a person, place, or thing (often used in the plural).

Example

"Understanding the local grammar requires learning the subtle particularities of regional dialects."

3

Fullness or minuteness of detail in a description, account, or examination.

Example

"The witness described the sequence of events with remarkable particularity."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'particularité' and Late Latin 'particularitatem', derived from Latin 'particularis' (concerning a small part), ultimately from 'pars' (part).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Particularity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/particularity
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